Maryville Church of Christ

Sermon Series: Honest to God

Sermon Title: (Part 1) Praying Your Tears

Scripture Basis: Psalm 39:12-13; 126:1-6

Summary: The Psalms provide a guide for how to handle our emotions before God. When we are hurting we should not stuff or dump our tears but sow them in prayer.

Mother's Day

Sermon Title: When Grace Meets Mom-Guilt

Scripture Basis: Romans 8:1, 31-39

Summary: Mom-guilt is real but "no condemnation in Christ" is a greater reality. Your worth is not based on how good a mom you are, but on how good a Savior Jesus is.

Sermon Series: God's New People

Sermon Title: (Part 8) The Foundation for Your Life

Scripture Basis: Luke 6:46-49

Summary: Jesus dramatically concludes his sermon with the importance of building your life on his teaching.  Being God's new people is not simply about choosing religion over irreligion, morality over immorality, obeying over disobeying.  Being his people is much deeper and goes to the very foundation of your life.  God's new people are those who have been transformed to the depths by the power of God.

Sermon Title: Growing in Grace

Scripture Basis: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Summary:  Being saved by grace, the Christian should have outward indications of what is growing inside.

Sermon Title: Maryville's Partnership with Albania

Scripture Basis: Philippians 1:4-5

Summary: Jonathan provides a report of the inspiring work happening in Albania.  Maryville has had a long partnership with the church in this country and is making a lasting investment in the faith of a nation.

Sermon Series: God's New People

Sermon Title: (Part 7) The Overflow of the Heart

Scripture Basis: Luke 6:43-45

(Senior Sunday honoring graduating high school seniors)

Sermon Title: Into the Deep

Scripture Basis: Matthew 14:22-23

Summary:  Graduating from high school is a major life transition that can feel overwhelming.  When you step onto uncertain waves, it is essential to keep your eyes on Jesus to keep from sinking.

Sermon Series: Simply Deep

Sermon Title: (Part 5) Heavy Weight

Scripture Basis: Matthew 23:23-24

Summary: After mastering the fundamentals of our faith, God expects us to move to more mature teachings.  Moving to the weightier matters of our faith means living out principles rather than being spoon-fed rules.

Sermon Series: God's New People

Sermon Title: (Part 6) The Introspective Life

Scripture Basis: Luke 6:39-42

Summary: Our pride tends to blind us to our own failings while magnifying the faults of others.  But God's new people are slow to critique the behaviors of others but quick to examine their own attitudes and behaviors.

Sermon Title: Rock of Ages

Scripture Basis: Philippians 3:7-11

Summary:  In this lesson we draw out the deep gospel truths expressed in the beloved hymn Rock of Ages written in 1763 by Augustus Toplady.